How to Ensure Compliance with a Non-discretionary Bonus
There is not a single employer that does not have to contend with compliance issues in the workplace. One area that is...
Insurance Brokers and PEOs: A Worthwhile Partnership
One of the biggest challenges insurance brokers face today is protecting their book of business- that is, retaining clients...
Debunking Fears Around March Madness in the Workplace
For many people, entering the month of March means one thing: March Madness. March Madness is the annual NCAA college...
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Why Changes In Connecticut’s Overtime Wage Law Means Double Trouble For Violators
The Passage of Senate Bill No. 914 Effective October 1, 2015, Connecticut businesses will be required to remunerate their employees to the tune of twice the amount of any unpaid overtime wages. This is because the state recently signed into law Senate Bill No. 914, an...
How to Offer Big Benefits at Your New England Small Business
No one ever said running a company was easy. New England small-business owners embrace the challenge, taking on the difficult work of staying afloat in a crowded sea of larger competitors. Just because a business is small doesn’t mean it can’t enjoy some of the...
The Benefit of Income Protection Benefits for New England Small Business
New England small businesses house much of the region’s workforce. They make up its vast majority of companies, but they’re often stuck with fewer options -- and higher costs -- than larger organizations offering disability insurance to their employees. In a...
What is Ban the Box and Why Small Businesses Should Know About It
Recently, many U.S. states and cities have enacted bills to “Ban the Box” and prevent employers from requiring job applicants to disclose their criminal backgrounds. Such laws offer applicants with criminal histories an opportunity they’ve long been looking for: to...
Why Wellness Programs Are on The Rise & How to Start One
How far does your company’s wellness program go? Does it offer health insurance? How about dental? Vision? Now, what about voluntary biometric screenings or on-site fitness centers? Are smoking cessation programs and outdoor stress-reduction sessions company...
US Employment Outlook Survey Results And How to Address Talent Shortages
Today’s employment outlook in America is anything but clear. Unemployment is dropping, and the pace of gross domestic product (GDP) growth has averaged a steady 2 percent over the last five years. For employers, an increasingly technology-driven economy demands...
The Sharing Economy’s Shift Away from Contract Labor
Recently the sharing economy experienced its demise -- or revival, depending on whom you talk to. Spearheaded by companies like Uber and Airbnb that offer users an opportunity to turn a profit simply by tooling around town in their automobiles or letting out a free...
Take A Load Off: What Outsourced Human Resources Can Do For Your Business
Human resources is the backbone that connects a company from top to bottom, and outsourcing HR is becoming increasingly popular. Small wonder: The affordability, accessibility, compatibility and expertise of HR outsourcing companies -- and PEOs in particular -- makes...
How “Ban the Box” Affects Small Business in NYC
While New York City’s (NYC) Fair Chance Act may bring new challenges to the city’s business owners, it is hoped that the new law will have a positive economic effect by allowing much of the city’s talent pool to apply for positions where they might not previously have...
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